NexCourt, a North Texas construction company with a 35-year history, has been awarded the contract to build six mini-pitch futsal courts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup planning committee, adding to a legacy of nearly 50 Dallas Mavericks Foundation courts across the region. The projects, detailed in the latest episode of The Building Texas Show hosted by Justin McKenzie, position NexCourt as one of the tournament's most visible community-legacy builders, with ribbon cuttings already underway.
Mark Kundysek, CEO and founder of NexCourt, told McKenzie that the six 5,000-square-foot futsal courts were commissioned by the North Texas World Cup Committee, a referral from FC Dallas after six prior collaborations. The first ribbon cutting occurred at the Esperanza Community Center in North Dallas on June 20, followed by George Stevens Park in downtown Arlington on June 26. Kundysek emphasized that futsal, played with a low-bounce ball and focused on foot skills, teamwork, and character, offers developmental benefits distinct from traditional outdoor soccer.
Beyond the World Cup pitches, NexCourt has built nearly 50 courts for the Dallas Mavericks Foundation over 25 years, alongside projects for Nancy Lieberman's Dream Courts, the Dallas Stars Foundation, Make-A-Wish, and the Dak Prescott Foundation. These renovations often repurpose aging tennis or basketball courts no longer in active use, extending their community value. Recent builds for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in Arlington and Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in East Oklahoma City demonstrate a referral-driven pipeline. The FC Dallas Foundation is also collaborating on a mini-pitch in Mansfield, tied to the city's new soccer stadium.
Kundysek reflected on the region's growth, recalling building courts in Southlake and Collin County when they were rural areas. The company has also adapted to the 2021 pickleball boom, with recent commercial builds like City Pickle in North Fort Worth (16 courts) and a 12-court facility in Celina.
The broader context is NexCourt's refined community-legacy model, which leverages underused spaces to create accessible sports infrastructure. As the World Cup approaches, these futsal pitches and Mavericks courts symbolize lasting investments in youth development and community engagement, with implications for how major sporting events can leave tangible local benefits.
